EDUC 220/221 is a service-learning course offered in the fall and spring semesters. Students who enroll in in the fall for EDUC220 (2 credits) are expected to continue their work in CLASP in the spring by enrolling in EDUC221 (2 credits). Students meet throughout the academic year in one-to-one partnerships with Cornell employees who have requested assistance with reading, writing, math, computer skills, GED preparation, or English as a second language. Students also assist with computer related workshops designed especially for the service staff.

For a copy of a detailed course syllabus, contact Ginny Steele (vks7@cornell.edu)

The course is recommended for students who want to be self-directed in learning about themselves and their world and who want to extend this learning beyond the classroom walls.

What do students get out of these learning partnerships?

-Greater self-awareness, self-direction, self-knowledge, and self-empowerment.

-An opportunity to help others develop these same qualities.

-First-hand experience in adult education.

-A chance to put their learning to use in the real world.

Course Objectives:

-To develop skills in facilitating adult learning (including interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for an adult learning setting).

-To increase the ability to understand the perspectives of people different from oneself.

-To investigate how experience and environment influence one's motivtion and opportunity for lifelong learning.

-To explore how the principles of empowerment through education may be applied to adult learners.

-To use reflection as a tool for learning from service.

-To think critically about personal values and those of our society.

-To take action to address community problems .